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December Moth

Poecilocampa populi

About

A dark, hairy moth that flies in the coldest months of the year, from November to January. Its cold-season activity is an adaptation to avoid parasitoids and predators.

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Did You Know?

Males fly actively on freezing nights, using antifreeze proteins in their blood to stay airborne.